Major Problems with 2012 Nissan Sentra Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2012 Nissan Sentra

2012 Nissan Sentra ENGINE Victims: 3

2012 Nissan Sentra AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 60000 miles

2012 Nissan Sentra WHEELS Victims: 1 Mileage: 2500 miles

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Problems with POWER TRAIN, ENGINE and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Nissan Sentra owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
POWER TRAIN tl - the contact owns a 2012 nissan sentra. the contact stated that the vehicle was shifted into drive but...	46 ~ 54332 miles
ENGINE the oil pressure sensor gasket faulty on the 2012 models have had it repaired 3 times leaks oil on top...	28 ~ 54674 miles
AIR BAGS vehicle was pulling out of a driveway at night just beginning to accelerate and struck a trailer that was not...	18 ~ 56332 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER my sunroof exploded on my 2012 nissan sentra. it was parked in my driveway and all the sudden it just...	16 ~ 60004 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL at about 1130 pm on my way home from work approaching a intersection i depressed the brake pedal and car...	16 ~ 62364 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan sentra. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that...	14 ~ 26043 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM seat belt chime on vehicle does not work as advertised in owner's manual. chime is supposed to function/sound to let...	10 ~ 32321 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY i was driving my nissan sentra over i-25 and suddenly moon roof exploded. i heard a gunshot and glasses flying.this...	8 ~ 21836 miles
STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph the steering wheel...	7 ~ 43014 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i only get 22 miles per gallon car was estimated at 27 city mpg and 34 highway i notified the...	6 ~ 19803 miles
SUSPENSION i just purchased a brand new off the lot 2012 nissan sentra immediatly called the dealership upon leaving told them...	6 ~ 37717 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i've had the car for a while about 4 months ago the oil light cam on i figured it just	4 ~ 51333 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan sentra. the contact stated the lock on the trunk of the vehicle was...	4 ~ 21906 miles
WHEELS on august 25 2014 while i did escape with my life and my whole body intact after a witness was...	3 ~ 37833 miles
STRUCTURE 2012 nissan sentra. consumer writes in regards to water leak causing vehicle electrical problems. *smd the consumer stated every time...	2 ~ 4400 miles
VISIBILITY i took receipt of my new car on 9/22/12. on 9/23/12 i noticed a problem w/ the auto dimming mirror...	2 ~ 6740 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the car while trying to make a soft stop suddenly comes to an abrupt stop. while releasing the brake the...	2 ~ 650 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 85 mph the vehicle...	1 ~ 60000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan sentra. the contact stated that the lock mechanism failed to work in all...	1 ~ 50000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING condensate collected in head lamps and turning signals causing light bulbs go-out while driving/standing. since car has 72k miles warranty	1 ~ 72000 miles
EQUIPMENT my sunroof exploded on my 2012 nissan sentra. it was parked in my driveway and all the sudden it just...	1 ~ 33000 miles
TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan sentra with the original bridgestone turanza el400-02 tires size: p205/55r16. the contact stated...	1 ~ 22000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan sentra with the original bridgestone turanza el400-02 tires size: p205/55r16. the contact stated...	1 ~ 22000 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY 2012 nissan sentra. consumer writes in regards to inadequate cabin heat in winter. *smd the consumer stated he noticed this...	1
SEATS i have a 2012 nissan sentra and the curtain air bags and seat air bags deployed when the driver's door...	1 ~ 18319 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2012 nissan sentra. consumer writes in regards to poor mpg and requests reimbursement for vehicle. *smd the consumer stated he	1
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE upon accelerating after first starting and going about half a mile car makes a clunking noise like you have ran...	1 ~ 68 miles
SEAT BELTS seat belt chime on vehicle does not work as advertised in owner's manual. chime is supposed to function/sound to let...	1 ~ 10 miles

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